One in the Spotlight

It's an interesting juxtaposition - the dapple-lit blossom below all the ones in shadow. Still, having full light on the whole bunch would have had a good chance of producing a more appealing picture, IMHO.

Hi Catherine, I think it would have been so nice had you included a larger image. This looks as though it has possibilities. The shadows are perpendicular to the leaning stems which I like. I really like the small shafts of light close to the subject and help lead the eye upward to the flowers in the darker background. I think it would help if you would darken the two highlights at the very top and the two on the right side. The remainder form an interesting upside down triangle pointing to the flower in the spotlight.
Good to see you posting again.

Carol

Catherine:
Nice 'environmental' shot of this bunch. The stray light on the lowest bloom is great and really isolate this one from the rest. Overall the image is a bit dark and might benefit from some slight increase in exposure or fill. Another thought would be trying this with a reflector. In any case, a well conceived composition for sure.

I like this concept a lot and think it works ok - but with the "spotlight" being so far from the center I feel like the remainder of the serves little purpose. I think this can work given the right circumstances. Kudos on trying something different and putting it out there.

- Luke

I like the lit flower Catherine. I think it's a little weak though to carry the entire image as posted. For my tastes a crop from the top to the point where you have a diagonal of flowers created, would both increase the relative size of the lit flower and increase its prominence in the image.

Pat

Very good find , Catherine and what a original thought process there. Some good ideas already but I somehow like this shot and it appeals to me

Catherine: Well you've certainly garnered a full spectrum of comments on this one. I kind of like it as is. Nice find and good eye to see this. Well done.>=))>

Nice interesting, unconventional shot.

I really like this image. It speaks to me. All the conformists in the background remain in the dark while the one that goes against the grain achieves brilliance. Thanks for posting this.

I love this, Catherine. I can see there might be a case for a crop - but not in my view. It reminds me of Japanese lacquerwork ( take that as a compliment !! ) with its eccentric ( in the mathematical sense ! ) composition and delicate shades of colour.

Catherine, I like the idea here. It presents itself as a somewhat pyschological teaser. First the eye goes to the lit flower and then hunts through the rest of them looking for more light, and finding none returns to the lit flower again. Not a bad idea, as that's what we try to do with our compositions, right? Cool.